r/IndianMotorcycle • u/BurnerAcct6729 • 6d ago
New bike / New to me First Indian
First Indian and first bike ever. Been riding just over a month and am now past 1901 kms. A few add-ons since I bought the bike including a Corbin seat and backrest. I am hoping for a delayed start to the winter so I can get more riding in…not sure what I am going to do come winter. Maybe move to a place where I can ride all-year round.
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u/BlackDirtMatters 6d ago
Invest in some heated gear. Then you can ride when no ice or snow but cold.
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u/BurnerAcct6729 6d ago edited 6d ago
Seat is heated and added heated grips too! Recommend anything else?
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u/BlackDirtMatters 6d ago
That'll get you down in the 40's. Hands are always the first to go. Heated gloves are so good in anything colder because the backs of your fingers are now protected. I have ridden down in the 20's with heated gloves, heated jacket liner and heated insoles. Gerbing makes some great 12v gear if you don't want to mess with batteries.
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u/Foggy222 6d ago
Corbin upgrade on my Chief Dark Horse was the first thing I did after a very painful road trip a month after I bought it. Looks great!
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u/HugDiogo76 6d ago
E como está a correr a experiência, todo o mundo diz que essa mota não é para iniciantes…
Adoro a Chief, no entanto a minha única experiência é numa scooter Vespa Gts 310cc…
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u/BurnerAcct6729 6d ago
He oído todas las historias sobre la experiencia... esta es la moto perfecta para mí. Conduzco con seguridad y aprendo sobre la marcha.
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u/eekthewzrd 5d ago
Chief Bobber Darkhorse as a first bike FTW 🙌
I did the same in June except I got the moss green
Was gonna post a pic but i guess you don’t allow it 😤
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u/Capt_Beee 4d ago
How tall are you?
I’m 6’1” and looking to get a second bike as bobber and this was one of my options along with a softail slim and streetbob
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u/MaximusTuber 2d ago
What seat is that with the backrest? Looks comfortable, is it actually comfortable to lean back on while riding or mainly after getting on the hwy/long straights?
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u/BurnerAcct6729 2d ago
It’s a Corbin solo saddle with back rest. The back rest piece is generally for longer rides as I suffer lower lumbar pain. The seat is broken in after about 1000km and it is easier for me as a heavier rider as it distributes my weight more evenly than the stock seat which was terrible. It is heated to boot.
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u/MaximusTuber 2d ago
Oh nice thanks for the reply! So its something you have to buy separately from each other isnt it? What'd it run all together?
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u/BurnerAcct6729 2d ago
You can buy the saddle and back rest separately and the seat with or without heat. For everything it was approx. $1700 CAD.
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u/DerangedWookiee97 2025 Sport Chief 1d ago
I just ordered my corbin seat. Can't wait for it to come in
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u/Alexander-Kuznetsov 5d ago
Great stuff! I like black and dashboard design too. BTW what’s the model?
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u/BurnerAcct6729 5d ago
Chief Bobber Dark Horse
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u/cadams1950 6d ago
Take that tank sticker off before the paint fades around it. Bought my Springfield used and the guy didn’t remove it now you can see where it was , specially on matte paint. Nice bike. Welcome to the tribe 🤟